Source: Daily_Mail
Carsley set for exit after McLeish's January shake-up at Birmingham
Lee Carsley will be an unexpected casualty of Alex McLeish's rebuilding campaign at Birmingham City when the transfer window opens.[LNB]Exile: Carsley[LNB]The veteran midfielder has been pushed out of the starting line-up and,with six months remaining on his contract, is expected to leave in theNew Year.[LNB]McLeish would like to keep Carsley on his staff but, at 35, the midfielder would rather be playing.[LNB]McLeish said: 'I would like Lee and Kevin Phillips to stay for the rest of the season.[LNB]'I understand that, if there's something they feel strongly about that was better for them, I wouldn't stand in their way. They are reasonable people and phenomenal professionals. At the moment, I believe they want to stay.'[LNB]The availability of former Republic of Ireland midfielder Carsley will alert a number of clubs, including Ipswich and Notts County. The League Two side have offered Carsley a two-year deal, although he is reluctant to drop down that far.[LNB]Meanwhile, McLeish wants to secure on-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart on a permanent basis but is likely to be rebuffed by Manchester City, who are weighing up a £6million bid for Rubin Kazan left back Cristian Ansaldi.[LNB] Wigan 2 Birmingham 3: Sure-fire Sebastian Larsson is having a real ballThree Lion Hart: Birmingham boss Alex McLeish tips keeper Joe to make England's World Cup squadBIRMINGHAM CITY FC
